INTRODUCTION
Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine evolved approximately around 600 BC in India and has many followers across the world today. Ayurveda makes use of natural – plants, herbs and minerals to produce medicines. Also included in course of Ayurveda is body massage, meditation and basic
Dietary plans which, according to many practitioners have no side effects as it is based on non-invasive treatment practices. Ayurveda has been recognized by the World Health Organization.
COURSES
Certificate course in Ayurvedic Cosmetics Duration: 1 year
Diploma in Ayurvedic Pharmacy (D. Pharma) Duration: 2 years
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery or"Ayurvedacharya" (B.A.M.S.)
Bachelor in Ayurvedic Pharmacy (B. Pharma) Duration: 4 years
Master in Ayurvedic Pharmacy (M. Pharma) Duration: 2 years
Master of Science in Medicinal Plants (M.Sc. In Medicinal Plants) Duration: 2 years
Masters in Ayurveda (MD)
PG Diploma in Ayurvedic Drug Standardization Duration: 2 years
ELIGIBILITY
10+ 2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology
INSTITUTES/UNIVERSITES
All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi.
Ayurvedic & Uunani Tibbia College & Hospital, New Delhi.
Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Post Graduate Ayurvedic Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
Govt. Akhandanand Ayurvedic College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Jagatganj, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
College of Ayurveda in Rajasthan, Ayurvedic University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Govt. Rishikul Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Hardwar, Uttarkhand.
J. B. Roy Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR AYURVEDA – BAMS
This course is mainly for students who have a deep interest in the medical industry and loves to explore the different methods of treatment as a whole. Most importantly, students who want to build their future in Ayurveda should surely opt for this course.
The Skillset for BAMS Graduates are given as below:-
Interest in medicinal herbs.
Empathy.
Patience.
Concentration.
Decision-making ability.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR AYURVEDA – BAMS
According to Supreme Court of India, a person who holds himself out ready to give
Medical advice and treatment impliedly undertakes that he is possessed of skill and
Knowledge for the purpose. Such a person when consulted by patient owes him certain duties vice, a duty of care in deciding what treatment to give or a duty of care in the administration of that treatment.
Treatment of patients is implied contract.
Duty to examine patient properly with prior verbal or written consent.
Examination of female patient with consent of patient or relative in presence of female attendance of hospital or clinic.
Duty to earn confidence.
Right to choose patient.
Duty to give proper direction or guideline to patients regarding treatment and disease both.
Duty to notify communicable disease.
The duty to obtain consent of the patient before attempting surgical treatment and in the case of minor the parent’s consent must first be obtained